date:Jan 14, 2013
s the continued buildup of large global inventories of palm oil. For 2012, the index averaged 225 points, as against 252 in 2011.
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 176 points in December, down marginally from November. Prices of all meat categories remained close to their November level, except pig meat, which fell by 2.0 per cent, or three points. The Index averaged 175 points over 2012, second only to the 177 points recorded for 2011.
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 197 points in Decemb